Question

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What is the function of saliva?

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Answer 1

The digestive functions of saliva include moistening food, and helping to create a food bolus, so it can be swallowed easily. Saliva contains the enzyme amylase that breaks some starches down into maltose and dextrin. Thus, digestion of food occurs within themouth, even before food reaches the stomach

Answer 2

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Here's ur ans...

1) Chemical digestion : break down starch by the function of "salivary amylase".

2) Helps chewing and swallowing

3) Lubricating effects: moisturises the inside of the mouth and creates smoother speech.

4) Solvent effect: dissolves food and allows the tongue to taste food.

5) Cleaning effect : washes away food debris and bacteria remaining in the mouth.

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